Fragile period of childhood brain development could underlie epilepsy

705287540 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:59:30 -0400

A form of partial epilepsy associated with auditory and other sensory hallucinations has been linked to the disruption of brain development during early childhood, according to a study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC).

Study identifies food-related clock in the brain

yvette — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:46:27 -0400

In investigating the intricacies of the body’s biological rhythms, scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have discovered the existence of a “food-related clock” which can supersede the “light-based” master clock that serves as the body’s primary timekeeper.

The findings, which appear in the May 23 issue of the journal Science, help explain how animals adapt their circadian rhythms in order to avoid starvation, and suggest that by adjusting eating schedules, humans too can better cope with changes in time zones and nighttime schedules that leave them feeling groggy and jet-lagged.

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Fragile period of childhood brain development could underlie epilepsy

Study identifies food-related clock in the brain